Facilities Project Leader Jobs

It’s an exciting time to be part of Give and Go!

We're currently looking to hire an Facilities Project Leader who will be responsible for planning, managing and executing facilities lead and supported projects across all Give & Go locations, provide support to Operations and Engineering to ensure business continuity of facilities systems / infrastructure and respond to internal and external information requests.

What You Will Get to Do:

Project Management

- Responsible for planning, managing and executing facilities lead and supported projects across all Give & Go locations

- Create and manage project budgets and preliminary timelines and specifications for projects taking into account client request, management needs, technical requirements, budget limitations and building and safety codes.

- Using MS Project develop detailed project plans, manage project progress, and successfully resolve unexpected / unbudgeted issues that may affect the timing, quality and cost of the project and at the same time manage general contractors and client expectations.

- Analyze scope of projects and write RFP’s / RFQ’s for tender and hire consultants where required for new projects.

- Manage 3rd party Architects and Engineers to develop specified Architectural and Engineering drawings for tender documents and analyze the accuracy and completeness of drawings and specifications for building / construction standards, coordination of specialities, construction and purchasing.

- Submits all government required documentation to timely obtain all permits required such as building permits, Ministry of Environment permits, site plan approval permits, etc.

- In conjunction with Purchasing, manages the pricing and/or tendering of projects and manages costs to grant opportunities whenever possible.

- Oversees / manages all construction of a project. Directly approves all change orders / invoices and manage budget costs and expectations. Monitors construction quality and adherence to codes, standards and drawings. May require 24 hour on call work to manage issues as they arise on site.

Recommend / coordinate through approved suppliers the design and space usage of areas.

Human Resource Management

- Hires and manages the performance of 3rd party Architects, Engineers, and contractors.

- Provides direction and leadership and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Give & Go values.

- Review quality of work and assigned projects, establishes work priorities, routines and procedures and leads problem solving initiatives.

Conducts employee training programs for continuous improvement and educating on new processes, technology, policies and building codes.

Operations

- Provide support to Operations and Engineering to ensure business continuity of facilities systems / infrastructure.

- Assist with drafting of operating and maintenance procedures

- Respond to internal and external information requests.

Ensures that all site drawings and standard specifications are updated when changes are made as a result of renovations, new additions or maintenance over time (i.e. building layouts, mechanical / electrical changes).

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

- Organize project pre-start health & safety meetings with contractors and appropriate sub trades.

- Ensures MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are submitted to HSE prior to specific work being done.

- Required to stop project / work if violations are evident.

- Notifies Architects and HSE of removal or disturbance of a designated substance and verifies that the work is done to provincial legislation.

- Ensures information regarding the removal of designated substances is forwarded to HSE for database updating.

- Supports HSE initiatives.

Arranges / generates Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews for projects / work as required.

Recipe for Success:

• Completion of a college diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering with a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation.
• 3 years of project management experience. Managing the timely execution of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically related to infrastructure and facilities operations.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation.

A Few More Ingredients:

• Strong analytical skills including troubleshooting and root cause analysis, able to quickly identify issues, causes and sustainable corrective actions
• Ability to interpret and generate facilities infrastructure, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate user of AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge and experience on regulations (GMP, WHMIS, Ministry of Labour, MOEE, etc).
• Working knowledge of facilities systems (HVAC, Electrical, Life Safety Systems, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Canadian Safety Association (CSA), Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
• Intermediate user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Standard Industry Construction Tendering processes and use of Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts would be an asset.
• Strong project management skills, performing duties such as budgeting, cost tracking, creation of project charters / proposals / schedules, obtaining building permits, CSA / ESA / TSSA certifications, execution of Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews and managing the timely execution of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically related to infrastructure and facilities operations.
• Understanding of technicality / functionality of facility / manufacturing equipment within Food or Bakery would be an asset.
• Must be able to handle fast paced environment with competing priorities and demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to influence all levels of the organization to achieve goals and objectives, ability to build relationships across departments.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.

Great people, baking great products, for a great future.

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family and has been a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.

If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us to provide your contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.